Alireza Nezamzadeh
About
I'm Alireza Nezamzadeh, a PhD researcher in Energy and Process Engineering at NTNU, working on data-driven and optimal control methods for building energy systems under Prof. Laurent Georges. I hold an MSc in Electrical Engineering (Control) from Isfahan University of Technology, where I ranked 3rd of 15 students, and a BSc in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) from Shahrekord University, where I graduated as the 1st of 24 students. My research focuses on robust and fault-tolerant control, learning-based controllers, multi-agent systems, and predictive control, combining classical control theory with machine learning and reinforcement learning. I've held research and teaching roles at Isfahan University of Technology and collaborated remotely with Murdoch University in Australia on fault detection and fault-tolerant control for electrical machines. I'm also an active peer reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics.
Research
I'm developing a smart control system designed to optimize heating efficiency in buildings while maintaining a comfortable indoor environment for occupants, taking into account temperature and other factors. The objective is to reduce energy consumption during peak hours and support demand-response programs while ensuring that indoor temperatures remain comfortable, avoiding extremes of heat or cold. Moreover, I am organizing building information, including details about rooms, heating equipment, sensors, and temperature settings, to ensure it can be safely utilized for analysis and control. Our control system design aims to adapt to categories of buildings rather than being strictly defined by the model of the system, a method referred to as a data-driven approach. Additionally, I aim to develop a prediction model that analyzes how variations in weather, occupancy, and heating activities influence indoor temperature changes over time. This model will help mitigate the impact of disturbances or uncertainties on the system. We use these predictions to strategically plan optimal heating decisions ahead of time, which improves the efficiency and flexibility of building operations in practical situations.
Publications
Conference papers:
A. Nezamzadeh, H. Jalaly Bidgoly, and M. Kamali, ”Cooperative Coverage Path Planning Using Q-Learning and Sarsa in Two Environments," In 2024 32nd International Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE), pp. 1-5. IEEE, 2024 [LINK].
A. Nezamzadeh, M. Esmaeilidehkordi, ”Disturbance Rejection in Quadruple-Tank System by Proposing New Method in Reinforcement Learning," In 2024 14th International Conference on Computer and Knowledge Engineering (ICCKE), pp. 137-142, IEEE, 2024 [LINK].
A. Nezamzadeh, M. Esmaeilidehkordi, ”Fault Tolerant Control of Synchronous Generator Using a New MPC Controller Approach," In 29th International Electrical Power Distribution Conference (EPDC), IEEE, 2025 [LINK].
M. Esmaeilidehkordi, A. Nezamzadeh, M. Zekri, I. Izadi, F. Sheikholeslam, ”Type-2 Fuzzy Wavelet Control for a Quadruple-Tank System based on Disturbance Rejection," In 33rd International Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE), IEEE, 2025 [LINK].
A. Nezamzadeh, M. Esmaeilidehkordi, ”Rapid Fault Detection Strategy for Synchronous Generators Connected to the Power Grid," In 15th Smart Grid Conference (SGC), pp. 1-7, IEEE, 2025 [LINK].
Journal papers:
M. Esmaeilidehkordi, M. Zekri, I. Izadi, F. Sheikholeslam, A. Nezamzadeh, S. Hosseinpour, N. Sepehri, “Sequential Type-2 Fuzzy Wavelet for Robust Online Control Applications," IEEE Access, 2026 [LINK].
A. Nezamzadeh, M. Esmaeilidehkordi, A. Yazdani, H. Habibi, "Fault Detection and Fault-Tolerant Control of Permanent Magnet Linear Motors Using an Emotional Learning-Based Neural Network and a Linear Extended State Observer," Energies, 2026 [LINK].
A. Nezamzadeh, M. Esmaeilidehkordi, N. Drigal, "Robust Control of Affine Nonlinear Systems Using an Energy-Efficient Gray-Box Framework: A Practical Validation," IEEE Access, 2026 [LINK].
2026
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Nezamzadeh, Alireza;
Esmaeilidehkordi, Mohammadreza;
Drigal, Nikolai.
(2026)
Robust Control of Affine Nonlinear Systems Using an Energy-Efficient Gray-Box Framework: A Practical Validation.
IEEE Access
Academic article
Journal publications
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Nezamzadeh, Alireza;
Esmaeilidehkordi, Mohammadreza;
Drigal, Nikolai.
(2026)
Robust Control of Affine Nonlinear Systems Using an Energy-Efficient Gray-Box Framework: A Practical Validation.
IEEE Access
Academic article